A Psalm of Summer- Look, See, Pray
May 13, 2021
Hope rises gentle from soft southern lands, airs chasing Jack Frost home to the North- promising summer’s heat and the birds of the South. … More A Psalm of Summer- Look, See, Pray
1 John 5:9-13 – God has given us eternal life
May 10, 2021
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. As I write this, there have been elections. And as with all elections, there are winners and there are losers. And losing hurts. Not so long ago there was a big election in America (global sigh of … More 1 John 5:9-13 – God has given us eternal life
John 15:9-17, Eph 1:4 – ” I Chose You”
May 3, 2021
This is a fun trick to illustrate how we may think that we have chosen God, but in fact, he chose us, before the creation of the world. It’s great as an attention-grabber for a sermon, youth groups, All-Age Worship, Messy church or school assembly. Prepare this trick by writing a large 9 on a … More John 15:9-17, Eph 1:4 – ” I Chose You”
Sad Trumpet- Look, See, Pray
April 30, 2021
I have mixed feelings as April ends. It happens every year when the daffs in the garden finally finish their cheery display; there is usually a bit of a break between their passing and the next influx of colour. This year I have marked it by photographing the “Last Trumpet of Spring.” The trumpet is still big, brassy and bold but the other petals are fading fast. Yet the warm spring sunshine glows through it- at first glance it is still gorgeous. But change is coming and the daffodils are departing. … More Sad Trumpet- Look, See, Pray
Pick your flowers – Look, See, Pray
April 22, 2021
It’s now at the point where the front garden is looking decent, and waiting patiently for the plants to perform their colourful dance of the seasons. Time to put my feet up? No chance! … More Pick your flowers – Look, See, Pray
Make New Headlines – Acts 4:5-12
April 19, 2021
Peter re-wrote the headlines of his day. Hauled up before the court to explain his actions, “Fisherman charged with public affray” became “Jesus Saves!” Thinking There are a lot of scary headlines around theses days – pandemic, riots, climate disaster. Everything is depressing. Everything is bad news. Everything makes us want to crawl back under … More Make New Headlines – Acts 4:5-12
Contemplation- Look, See, Pray
April 15, 2021
We like to attribute human emotions and actions to animals, especially when they adopt a pose like this otter! So please pardon my whimsy… Perhaps these creatures know more than we think. … More Contemplation- Look, See, Pray
Road to Emmaus – a Finger Labyrinth
April 12, 2021
Many of us will be walking with the disciples on the road to Emmaus this week, smiling indulgently with their confusion and secretly winking at each other ‘cos we know who the stranger is who joins them on their walk. If only hindsight were available at the time, eh? Sadly, nothing on The Reflectionary can provide … More Road to Emmaus – a Finger Labyrinth
Weaving With Light- Look, See, Pray.
April 8, 2021
I was fascinated by the light trails. Other people walked on by, not really looking, and certainly not noticing. I took the photo that anyone else could have taken- but didn’t. … More Weaving With Light- Look, See, Pray.
God’s Son of surprises! Look, See, Pray
April 1, 2021
A sad sabbath silent
no need to be violent
buried, forgotten
left to go rotten-
unless Death learns to die. … More God’s Son of surprises! Look, See, Pray
